What can you use a book trailer for? A lot! From plotting to marketing, as well as author branding, a book trailer is a great way to engage your readers. This fun and practical session will show you how to develop your own good quality book trailers without overspending. Melissa Addey, a fulltime self-published author,…
The world of audio drama is a world unlike any other. A world with untold potential and prospect, but as the BBC announce the completement abandonment of the renowned Drama on 3 slot on BBC Radio 3 we hear from a host of radio stars to understand what makes the form in general and that…
A beginners guide on how to self-publish.
This guide, by United Agents lawyer Maria Dawson and HW Fisher consultant Barry Kernon, looks at the pros and cons of registering as a limited company
Join French illustrator, Sandrine Kao as she leads a special love themed draw along session as part of our French Week celebrations
Finding, working with, and what to expect from, your literary agent
When should a freelance writer register for self-assessment with HMRC? What do they need to file and what records should they keep? And how can they minimise the amount of tax they need to pay? Join tax consultant and honorary treasurer of the Society of Authors, Barry Kernon, as he discusses all these burning questions…
The Advisory Clinic tackles the thorny subject of how to protect author incomes in the face of the rising power of AI
Climate consultant Lauren James demonstrates how climate change can be incorporated into fiction.
In this session, marketing expert Anna Caig explores plenty of cringe-free ideas for finding and connecting with readers that suit a more introverted personality
Grab a cuppa and get to know children’s author and illustrator Lydia Monks
